Sharing from Bethesda Gardens in Frisco, Texas, is a faith-based assisted living community
1. Trust in God: Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."
2. Ask God for Wisdom and Discernment: James 1:5
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."
God doesn't make decisions for us, though. He gives us the gift of free will so that we can make decisions and choose to love him. Which means we also have to make these earthly decisions. He doesn't leave us unequipped, and we can ask him for guidance and wisdom for these choices.
3. Realize God Calls People to Counsel Each Other: Proverbs 11:14
"Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety."
Some people get stuck listening for that still, small voice of the Spirit when they seek guidance in a situation. But remember that God doesn't just speak directly to us. Often, he speaks to us through others. Talk about your decisions with people you trust, faith leaders and experts. And be willing to hear from God in other forms, including sermons, books and even television shows. When you're open to the spirit, you never know how it will arrive.
4. Pray About Everything: Philippians 4:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
Sometimes we're guilty of turning to God in prayer only for the major things. And while all these tips certainly apply to big decisions such as how to spend retirement savings or whether you should sell your home and move into an assisted living community, they also apply to little things.
The Bible tells us to pray about everything. Consider praying in the morning about which assisted living activities you should engage in that day or whether any of your fellow residents could use a kind word or a smile during meal times. Other things you might pray over include how to use the time and talents God has given you, when to call a family member and what to say to someone who you feel needs encouragement or who has wronged you.
5. Turn to Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness…"
This verse in Timothy reminds us that all Scripture is good for learning. These five are a great place to start, but if you're seeking guidance with a decision — big or small — consider reading your Bible and looking for Scripture that speaks to you.
1. Trust in God: Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."
2. Ask God for Wisdom and Discernment: James 1:5
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."
God doesn't make decisions for us, though. He gives us the gift of free will so that we can make decisions and choose to love him. Which means we also have to make these earthly decisions. He doesn't leave us unequipped, and we can ask him for guidance and wisdom for these choices.
3. Realize God Calls People to Counsel Each Other: Proverbs 11:14
"Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety."
Some people get stuck listening for that still, small voice of the Spirit when they seek guidance in a situation. But remember that God doesn't just speak directly to us. Often, he speaks to us through others. Talk about your decisions with people you trust, faith leaders and experts. And be willing to hear from God in other forms, including sermons, books and even television shows. When you're open to the spirit, you never know how it will arrive.
4. Pray About Everything: Philippians 4:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
Sometimes we're guilty of turning to God in prayer only for the major things. And while all these tips certainly apply to big decisions such as how to spend retirement savings or whether you should sell your home and move into an assisted living community, they also apply to little things.
The Bible tells us to pray about everything. Consider praying in the morning about which assisted living activities you should engage in that day or whether any of your fellow residents could use a kind word or a smile during meal times. Other things you might pray over include how to use the time and talents God has given you, when to call a family member and what to say to someone who you feel needs encouragement or who has wronged you.
5. Turn to Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness…"
This verse in Timothy reminds us that all Scripture is good for learning. These five are a great place to start, but if you're seeking guidance with a decision — big or small — consider reading your Bible and looking for Scripture that speaks to you.
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